Yetta,

"If a route taxi is empty, isn't some money better than none???"

Perhaps so? But, lets agree to disagree.

Jamaica is a developing country, known as a third world country. In an already depressed economy, taking advantage will not help the people. Gas prices are higher in Jamaica than in the United States. The local taxi rates are based on, again, a very depressed economy. "Just imagine how much more $$ they could make if more tourists used the route taxi". No matter how many tourists use route taxis, paying the driver local rates still doesn't cover it.


Some of us are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel. The opportunity for most Jamaicans, never will.